If we're being completely honest, it's quite an accomplishment that touted recruit Anthony Bennett has Oregon in his final two schools. But let's take it a step further - eliminating John Calipari and Kentucky in favor of Dana Altman and the Ducks is rather eye-opening.

But there are minutes - substantial minutes - to be had in Eugene, where the only promise that exists in Lexington is competition.

Bennett, regarded by Rivals as the No. 7 player in the Class of 2012, is a 6-foot-7, 230-pound forward from Las Vegas' Findlay Prep. He's actually from Canada, and so the connection is clear - Bennett's high school teammate, Dominic Artis, is already an Oregon signee, and there were two players on this season's Ducks' roster that hailed from Canada.

The Nike factor, as always, is a key component.

UNLV is the other school that remains in consideration. A decision is expected by the end of the week.

This is the type of recruit that Altman needs to bag in order to be considered a legitimate threat moving forward. There is no doubt about the former Creighton coach's ability to X and O - he's proven that already in a couple of seasons with the Ducks. But he can he procure elite talent? If he can do that, and keep the talent happy, the basketball program will likely soar to heights rarely seen in Eugene.

And now, let's hit some links:

A Super Regional at PK Park is becoming more and more of a possibility - especially after the baseball team's victorious weekend series in Arizona.